Discuss the role of reformist attitudes and social concerns in moving the U.S. government toward drug regulations. |
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Understand the major purposes and influence of the 1906 Pure Food and Drugs Act. |
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Understand the evolution, major purposes, and influence of the 1914 Harrison Act. |
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Describe the process of approval for new pharmaceuticals. |
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Describe drugs and dietary supplements as defined by the FDA. |
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Describe the historical sequence of controls on opioids, cocaine, marijuana, and other controlled substances. |
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Understand controlled substance schedules (I-V). |
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Explain the impact of mandatory minimum sentencing. |
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Explain what makes particular drug paraphernalia illegal. |
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Compare and contrast the major types of drug testing. |
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Explain how drug control efforts affect the federal budget, international relations, and the criminal justice systems. |